2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
627
Owner Complaints
84 Crashes 10 Fires 14 Deaths
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
The 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 has received a total of 627 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (133 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (86 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (43 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
627 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Service Brakes
Complaints: 133
19 Crashes
1 Fire
3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 86
7 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 43
5 Crashes
1 Fire
2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 28
1 Crash
Parking Brake
Complaints: 25
2 Crashes
2 Injuries
1 Death
Electrical System
Complaints: 14
1 Crash
2 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 14
2 Crashes
1 Fire
1 Injury
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 13
Power Train
Complaints: 12
1 Crash
2 Fires
1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 11
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 11
1 Crash
1 Injury
1 Death
Structurebody
Complaints: 11
4 Crashes
4 Injuries
1 Death
Air Bags
Complaints: 10
9 Crashes
13 Injuries
1 Death
Steering
Complaints: 10
2 Crashes
2 Injuries
Wheels
Complaints: 9
3 Crashes
3 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 8
1 Crash
1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 8
1 Crash
1 Injury
1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 8
1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 8
2 Crashes
1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8
3 Crashes
4 Injuries
1 Death
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 8
2 Crashes
1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7
1 Crash
1 Fire
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 6
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 6
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 5
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 4
1 Crash
1 Injury
1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 3
Equipment
Complaints: 3
1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3
1 Crash
1 Injury
1 Death
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 3
1 Crash
2 Injuries
1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
1 Injury
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
1 Fire
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
1 Death
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
1 Death
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
1 Death
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
1 Death
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
1 Death
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1
Most Recent Complaints
ABS locks up because of faulty wheel speed sensors known problem locking up brake pedal resulting in loss of control of vehicle causing collisions and dangerous situations.
ABS locks up because of faulty wheel speed sensors known problem locking up brake pedal resulting in loss of control of vehicle causing collisions and dangerous situations.
ABS locks up because of faulty wheel speed sensors known problem locking up brake pedal resulting in loss of control of vehicle causing collisions and dangerous situations.
STRUCTURAL FAILURE & AIRBAG FAILURE Crash on the bend of a dangerous Utah road. Lost control and vehicle crossed center line striking another vehicle headon. The cab separated from the frame of the truck. The airbags did not deploy.
STRUCTURAL FAILURE & AIRBAG FAILURE Crash on the bend of a dangerous Utah road. Lost control and vehicle crossed center line striking another vehicle headon. The cab separated from the frame of the truck. The airbags did not deploy.
Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
DOR-K2S2K-10 — EQUIPMENT
This SKU is a Pitman Arm. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the spline size. If the spline size is incorrect it will not have a tight fit with the mating component, and would lead to detectable play and/or noise when steering.
PIT5669 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 10 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 693 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 452 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 711 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 729 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (current)
- 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 620 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 959 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 951 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 642 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 462 complaints
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